It’s Electric!



May 31, 2020How can I save on energy costs? Let me count the ways! For those of you who did not hear my screams of utter shock, I recently opened my latest and greatest electric bill. I promptly got online and started researching ways of saving electricity. At least I had some control over this situation... ...and it started with taking down my Christmas lights. There are many ways to cut down on...

Granby Ranch – A Family Affair



May 10, 2020Grand County may be one of the most beautiful parts of Colorado I have ever seen. Nestled in the hills of Grand County, in between Fraser/Winter Park and Granby Ranch, is a community packed full of outdoor activities and a family-friendly neighborhood. The amenities within this close-knit community are endless. If you are looking for a place to buy that has the ability to entertain all ages...

Where in Colorado Can You Find Great Investment Rental Property?



May 9, 2020Have you decided after reading Ways To Invest In Property Around Colorado Part 1 and Part 2 that you are ready to invest in rental property in Colorado? There are so many options for property investments. It is good to do your research ahead of time and also talk with a buyers agent about what is the best type for your vision. Before jumping into buying a rental property, make sure to...

Plan to Buy Investment Property in Colorado



May 9, 2020This week I will follow up the blogs for Ways To Invest In Property Around Colorado, Part 1 and Ways To Invest In Property Around Colorado, Part 2  Now that I am sure you have all figured out exactly what type of property you want to invest in (wink, wink), let's move on to the most important aspect before you sign that buy-sell contract. Planning. One simple word can save you...

How to Manage Your Colorado Rental Property



May 8, 2020Since we have covered how to turn a Colorado vacation home into a rental property and how to price your Colorado rental property, I thought I would round it out with how to manage your Colorado rental property. Are you a control freak by nature? If so, you may want to try and detach yourself from your rental property. Unless you can devote the time and energy to managing the property...

Ways to Invest in Property Around Colorado (Part 2)



May 7, 2020Let's see, where were we? Ah yes...Different ways to invest around Colorado. I will pick up where I left off on the last blog (which you can read here). 5. Combination or Mixed-Use Property This can mean a combination of residential units and stores. For instance, you could have upper-level units of apartments with a corner store below. The residents can also be customers that provide...

The Definitive Guide to Buying a Vacation Home in Keystone, Colorado



May 4, 2020The promised land. Keeping true to the series in the 4th week of "The Definitive Guide to Buying a Vacation Home in Colorado" (Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge) I am bringing Keystone into the mix this week. Keystone, Colorado is a mere 1 hour and 20 minutes up I-70 from Denver. You can have the best of both worlds, skiing and hiking, and a short jaunt to the metropolitan area of Denver. So...